Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mifflinburg PA, Union County & Surrounding Areas

Enoch T. Powell III
Nov 5, 2014
Enoch T. Powell III, 42, of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 5:56 AM on Wednesday, November 05, 2014 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on July 26, 1972 in Wilkes Barre, a son of Claire Ann (Rigg) Powell of Hughesville and the late Enoch T. Powell, Jr. On June 16, 2001, he married the former Tracy L....
Alan Walter Leytham
Nov 4, 2014
Alan Walter Leytham, 74, of State College, PA, formerly of Mifflinburg, PA and Woodbury, NJ went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 04, 2014 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Alan was born on February 16, 1940 in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Arthur Walter and Jessie D. (Dalzell) Leytham. On August...
Margaret Taylor Doms
Nov 3, 2014
On November 3, 2014, died peacefully in her sleep at age 94. Peg Doms was born on August 5, 1920, in Bluffton, Indiana. Her parents were Albert Hoyt Taylor and Emma Hickman Taylor. She grew up in Washington, DC. Peg attended college at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and graduated with a BA in American Institutions and a BLS (Bachelor...
Florence E. Ellers
Oct 30, 2014
Florence (Flo) Elizabeth Ellers, 94, of Mechanicsburg and formerly Camp Hill, went peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior in Heaven on October 30, 2014. Florence was a resident at Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle, PA. Florence was born April 6, 1920 in New York City to the late Joseph and Mercedes Grespin. She was predeceased...
Shirley L Keister
Sep 30, 2014
Shirley L. “Mirfy” Keister, 75, of New Berlin passed away at 4:30 AM on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at The Manor at Penn Village. She was born on November 08, 1938 in Lewisburg, a daughter of the late Charles Lee and Nellie Florence (Ross) Musser. On April 13, 1968, she married Russell William “Shaky” Keister, who passed away in 1998....
Robert Geiswite
Sep 28, 2014
Robert Geiswite, Sr, 88, of 480 Hanselman Road, Mifflinburg passed away at 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his residence. He was born on March 4, 1926 in Winfield, a son the late Lewis and Mary Alice (Walter) Geiswite. On September 2, 1954 he married the former Jeanne L. Lauver, who passed away on April 26, 1998. Robert...

Leslie Eugene Shearly
Sep 17, 2014
Leslie Eugene Sheary, 94, of 160 Applewood Drive, Lewisburg, formerly of Indian Head, MD passed away at 6:40 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at his residence. She was born on January 21, 1920 in Akron, a son of the late Harold Elion and Laura Gertrude (Roser) Sheary. On April 23, 1949, he married the former Cornelia Basky, who preceded...

Raymond G. Reichard
Sep 11, 2014
Raymond George Reichard, 95, of 743 Mahoning Street, Milton, formerly of Dewart entered into rest at 1:15 PM, on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Kramm’s Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Milton. Interment will be in Harmony Cemetery, Milton.
Michael W. Ruhl
Sep 7, 2014
Michael W. Ruhl passed away at his home on Sunday, September 7, 2014 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Joyce, of 42 years, his children Joshua & Shana, favorite daughter-in-law Mandi and grandchildren, Bradee, Lynzee and his two little angels Cameron and Makenna.
Noah Maddox Traver
Aug 23, 2014
Noah Maddox Traver, 1, of 108 Blue Spruce Lane, Mifflinburg, passed away peacefully in the arms of his mother at 10:54 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
He was born on Friday, March 22, 2013 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, the son of...

Edward D. Zechman
Aug 13, 2014
Edward D. Zechman, 57, of 525 Market Street, Mifflinburg passed away unexpectedly at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his residence.
He was born on April 8, 1957 in Lewisburg, a son Robert L. and Ruth F. (Pressler) Zechman of Lewisburg.
Ed graduated from Lewisburg High School Class of 1975. While in school...

Yelayna Jolene Rohrer
Aug 13, 2014
Yelayna Jolene Rohrer, 5 months 24 days, infant daughter of Robert A. and Mary Jane Rohrer of 17075 Old Turnpike Road, Millmont entered into rest unexpectedly at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at home.
She was born on February 20, 2014 in Cowan, Union County, a daughter of Robert A. and Mary Jane (Reiff) Rohrer....
Alvin R Stoltzfus
Aug 7, 2014
Alvin R. Stoltzfus, 39, of 3235 Narrows Road, Loganton passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at 12:20 AM on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, as a result of injuries sustained while working on his feed truck on Friday, August 1, 2014.
He was born on September 14, 1974 in Intercourse, Lancaster,...

Flora B Dunn
Aug 4, 2014
Flora Beatrice (Nason) Dunn, 102, born on September 27, 1911 in Pueblo, Colorado, formerly of Union, Ohio and Safford, Arizona, died Monday, August 4, 2014 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.
At her request, there will be no services; but in her memory, please perform some random act of kindness today or soon. You may visit her online guestbook at...

David O Brouse
Jul 30, 2014
David O. Brouse, 82, residing in New Columbia formerly of Mifflinburg entered into rest at 1:05 AM on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Watsontown Health and Rehab Center.
He was born on November 10, 1931 in Danville, a son of the late Oscar and Mary (Shively) Brouse.
David graduated from Mifflinburg High School Class of...
David Allen Yagel
Jul 29, 2014
On July 29 th , 2014 DAVID ALLEN YAGEL, age 68, of Sacramento CA, beloved son of the late Clair C. Yagel and Betty Barnitz Yagel formerly of Mifflinburg, unexpectedly went home to be with his Lord. Although raised in Wheaton MD, Dave spent many happy days in this area with his Grandparents: Leroy and Florence Rote Yagel and...
Donna M (Tarbox) Boob
Jul 23, 2014
Donna M. Boob 74, of Northumberland, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at home.
She was born in Port Allegany, on September 23, 1939 to the late Herbert E. Tarbox and Hazel I. “Carl” Tarbox.
Mrs. Boob was employed with Geisinger Medical Center in the...
Ronald Dell Moore
Jul 16, 2014
Ronald Dell Moore, 72, of 15 Shirk Road, Millmont, formerly of Lebanon, TN entered into rest at 4:58 am on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his residence.
He was born on October 12, 1941 in Grafton, WV, a son of the late Evelyn Mary Moore. On June 29, 1985, he married the former Jane Alice Hauck, who...
Jillian Rose Raup
Jul 14, 2014
Jillian Rose Raup, 1 day old, of 60 East Green Street, Mifflinburg, entered into Heaven on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 5:07 pm at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa, being held in the arms of her parents.
She was born early at 23 weeks and 4 days on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 7:14 pm at Evangelical...
Tabitha Lynn Aikey
Jul 8, 2014
Tabitha Lynn "Tabby" Aikey, 22, of 456 Blue Hill Road, Selinsgrove, passed away due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident at 2:08 AM, on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Kelly Township, Union County.
She was born on October 28, 1991 in Lewisburg, a daughter of Charles H. Aikey, Jr of Selinsgrove and Janet A. (Pattison) Aikey...